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500 kW Solar PV system goes online at Fords Michigan Assembly; 2 MWh energy storage system

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The primary element of one of Michigan’s largest solar power generation systems at Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant is now up and running. The system is the result of collaboration between Ford, DTE Energy, Xtreme Power, the city of Wayne and the state of Michigan.

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Ford, Detroit Edison and Extreme Power Working to Build One of Michigans Largest Solar Power Systems at Michigan Assembly Plant; 2 MWh Battery Storage System

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Ford, Detroit Edison and Xtreme Power are teaming up to establish one of Michigan’s largest solar power generation systems and electric vehicle charging stations at Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Mich. Ford will work with Detroit Edison to install a 500 kW solar photovoltaic panel system at Michigan Assembly.

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Ford Revises Dealer EV Requirements

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In what could be a tacit admission the transition to electric vehicles is going approximately as smoothly as a Michigan secondary road, it is being reported that suits at the Blue Oval are rolling back some of the requirements demanded of dealers in order to shill EVs to customers.

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BMW and Nissan again partner to add 174 more DC fast chargers in US with EVgo

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The partners will make an additional 174 locations in 33 states available to all EV owners in those markets, and plan to install 50 more in 2017. EVgo’s fast charging network now totals 668 dual-port DC Fast charging stations installed and available to all EV drivers across the United States. Earlier post.)

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FEV, Inc. Launches Full Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Development Center in Michigan

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The HEVDC was developed over a period of two years, with the final phase being the installation of a dedicated chassis dynamometer for hybrid and electric vehicle testing. FEV invested approximately $8 million into development of the HEVDC, which became fully operational with the installation of the vehicle chassis dyno.

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Ford certifies first 67 dealers to sell Focus Electric

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By the end of the year, Focus Electric will be available nationwide. Certification means the dealerships have met the automaker’s guidelines for dealers selling electric vehicles, including installation of at least two onsite charging stations and participation in training in the field of electric vehicles. Click to enlarge.

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DTE Energy providing free charging stations to first 2,500 plug-in vehicle owners in territory; new EV charging rates

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DTE Energy will provide free charging stations—a $2,500 value—to the first 2,500 Plug-in Electric Vehicle (PEV) owners in Southeastern Michigan. The question isn’t, “Where can I recharge my PEV?” ” because it’s now right there in your garage. In most cases, that will cover the entire cost.

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